"Part-Time Technologist C, Jewelry Design"

Job Details

Company Description:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for a Part-Time Technologist C in Jewelry Design.

Job Description:

The Part-Time Technologist C will perform service, maintenance, repair of equipment and ensure normal function of the studios daily.

Responsibilities

• Keep up with daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to ensure normal function of the studios.
• Enforce proper health and safety procedures relating to all equipment and materials associated with metalworking processes.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of tools, equipment and machinery.
• Provide guidance to faculty and students to ensure safe and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Ensure appropriate handling, storage, and disposal of studio chemicals.
• Maintain, color code, inventory, and monitor a database of all tools and equipment used in the Jewelry design studios.
• Oversee the signing-out of tools to students.
• Respond to faculty requests regarding studio-specific jobs and tasks in a timely fashion.
• Assist with maintaining inventory of materials and supplies.
• Complete routing and comprehensive inventories of all studio chemicals every four months.
• Assist with the intake of donations, the set-up and take-down of exhibits, trade shows, and other events, as necessary.
• Maintain MSDS books and files in both the Technicians office and the Jewelry Design studios so they remain up-to-date and complete.
• Participate in meetings regarding the studios.
• Assist with preparations for each new semester.
• Assist in researching new technologies and equipment for the studios.
• Be physically capable of lifting and moving 50 lbs.
• Must remain flexible in terms of scheduling, since schedules are adjusted each semester to meet academic demands, and may also require weekend hours as well as the ability to cover for fellow technicians, as needed.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required.
• Candidates must have a background in goldsmithing, silversmithing, and/or jewelry fabrication.
• 3-5 years experience in a related field or role.
• Candidates must have basic computer skills, with some fluency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FDNY license for gas, welding, and chemical handling preferred.
• Experience with Rhino 3D preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Background in goldsmithing/silversmithing/jewelry fabrication.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, FDNY license for gas and welding, and chemical handling.
• Highly motivated with good communication and organizational skills.
• Capable of assisting in the maintenance of a safe, clean, and sustainable working environment in the studios.
• Ability to work independently, and with a wide range of people and personalities.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, apply, and explain established protocols, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently and professionally in English.

Additional Information:

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Salary: $39.17 per hour

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $39.17 per hour with step increments per Salary Schedule 91, after 24 months of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule: Days/Hours: Mon-Sat, 32 weeks per year, 17.5 hours per week, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits: The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State Employers: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report: The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The working conditions for this position will be any combination of an office space, classroom, or lab. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent bending or twisting, frequent walking, occasional climbing, frequent pulling, pushing, and reaching, frequent repetitive motions, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs., and constant use of hands to handle tools or controls.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcript
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses